Economy
Middle East conflict threatens SME survival beyond six months, SBF poll says
Middle East conflict threatens SME survival beyond six months, SBF poll says
A 44-percentage point gap between SMEs and larger firms shows confidence lag in managing shocks.
Retail flows cushion swings in Singapore equities
Institutions and foreign investors still steer the Straits Times Index.
Singapore SMEs split into two-speed economy as geopolitical costs rise
One in four expects business conditions to worsen in the next six months.
Retail SME index hits record 53.4 in Q1 as Mideast tensions loom
Collections rose 15.2%, whilst payments grew 15.5% in the quarter.
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Identity spending redefines Singapore’s fragmented retail market
Consumers are increasingly spending on who they are rather than what they need.
Singapore keeps 3.0% GDP outlook as exports jump 15.3% in March
RHB flags trade strength and MAS policy shift amidst energy-driven external risks.
Singapore faces uneven growth in 2026 amidst AI export strength and external risks
NODX growth is still attributed to AI-related demand.
AI chip demand drives 15.3% jump in exports as Middle East risks remain limited
Its impact is expected to manifest in the April or May trade data.
SG dollar hits 11-year high in January as FDI inflows climb to $58.6b
For the full year 2025, the currency appreciated 6.2% against the US dollar.
NODX rise 15.3% in March as electronics jump 74%
Demand for AI hardware—ICs, PCs, and disk media—is a key growth driver.
Singapore pushes back on US trade scrutiny
SBF said Singapore’s policies are not “unreasonable” or “discriminatory” and do not restrict US commerce.
MAS faces ‘tricky’ trade-off as stronger SGD curbs inflation, slows growth
Monetary policy tightened as global energy shocks drove up local prices.
Economy could slow to 1% if Middle East tensions persist into H2: RHB
The first quarter’s 4.6% growth does not yet reflect the late-February conflict.
Economy grows to 4.6% in Q1, though Middle East conflict clouds outlook
Manufacturing growth slowed to 5%, while construction rose by 9%.
MAS tightens monetary policy as inflation outlook lifted to 2.5% cap
The Singapore dollar is set to appreciate faster to help curb rising price pressures.
MAS expected to tighten policy in April amidst inflation risks
Slope increase likely as focus shifts to imported inflation and FX response, OCBS reports.
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